Betsy Byrd was born April 14, 1951 in Ada, OK to Wilma Henderson Byrd and Harold Byrd. She graduated Ada High School and attended East Central University. She was the proud mother of her beloved daughter Shelley â€œMikkiâ€ Shumard of Ada, OK, and a proud cat mom to Bree. Betsy had a heart of gold and was cherished by everyone who came to know her. She was also an avid OU fan and could be found every Saturday cheering the football team on.

She is survived by her daughter Mikki Shumard of Ada, OK, two nieces, Lisa and Greg Davis of Newalla, OK, Gina and Darrell Standridge of Oklahoma City, OK, her Great-Aunt Betty Anderson of Midwest City, OK, as well as many cousins and other beloved friends. Betsy was preceded in death by her parents, Wilma and Harold Byrd, and her sister Shirley Emmerling.

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